Tower Of Calais
An etching of the Tour du Guet, a watchtower in Calais, northern France, dating from 1214, when Philip I, Count of Boulogne built fortifications in the town. The structure was used as a lighthouse until 1848, and served as a military post during World War 1
Picture No
13751214
Media ID
45179604
Size
3409px x 4608px
(4.8MB)
Credit
© CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Etching from Colour Magazine Volume 14 June 1921, by Andrew F. Affleck (1874-1935)
Date
circa 1921
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1214 Affleck Boulogne Calais Dating Fortifications Guet Lighthouse Watchtower
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